HGV Trailer Technician

HGV Trailer Technician

Location: Shepshed
Employment Type: Full-Time, Permanent
Working Hours: 4 on 4 off – 6am to 6pm (40.5 hours a week)
Salary: £42,000 per annum OTE 50k with overtime
**Opening Feb 2025 - Work from Nuneaton until Feb **

Why Join Us?

At TIP, we’re proud to be a Great Place to Work Certified company and a true market leader in providing transportation and logistics solutions across Europe.

We offer one of the most attractive benefits packages in the industry, and here’s what sets us apart:

• Unbeatable Holiday Package: Enjoy 23 days of annual leave, taking 4 days holiday = 12 days off. Meaning you have 69 days off per year! You can also buy/sell an additional 2.5 holidays per year!
• Outstanding Earning Potential: Boost your income with overtime paid at time and a third.
• £500 Welcome Bonus: We value your expertise and commitment, so you’ll receive a £500 joining bonus as a warm welcome to the team.
• £1,000 Referral Scheme: Know a top-notch technician who’d thrive here? Refer them and earn £1,000!
• Private Healthcare for You & Your Loved Ones: We invest in your health and well-being. Our private healthcare plan, a rare benefit in the industry, can be extended to cover your immediate family.
• Pension & Financial Security: We provide a solid company pension, life assurance at 3x your salary, and Group Income Protection (GIP) for long-term peace of mind.
• Seasonal Rewards & Recognition: Celebrate the festive season with high street Christmas vouchers because we appreciate all you do.

What You'll Be Doing:

• Perform detailed inspections, servicing, and repairs on trailers, maintaining the highest standards of safety and functionality.
• Accurately and efficiently complete all compliance documentation.
• Diagnose and resolve issues using EBS systems such as HALDEX, WABCO, and KNORR BREMSE.
• Participate in ongoing product and industry training, including IRTEC, tail lift, BPW & SAF axle/brake training.
• Deliver exceptional customer service while meeting tight deadlines.
• Follow all health and safety guidelines to maintain a safe and secure work environment.
• Consistently uphold and demonstrate TIP values and behaviours.

Who We’re Looking For:

• Semi-Trailer or Heavy Vehicle experience.
• Industry standard qualifications such as City & Guilds or NVQs.
• HGV Class 1 driving licence.
• IRTEC accreditation.
• EBS diagnostics experience, including Knorr Bremse, Haldex, and WABCO systems.
• Welding certification.
• Training or experience with axle manufacturers such as BPW, SAF, or JOST.
• Tail lift training and experience.
• Double deck or lifting deck maintenance experience.

Take the next step in your career and become part of our exceptional team, where your hard work is rewarded, and your well-being is prioritized. Experience firsthand why TIP is a market leader and why we’re Great Place to Work Certified! Apply today!